Police shot Cuellar, an off-duty sheriff's deputy, while responding to a report that he was suicidal. Authorities said Cuellar pointed a gun at officers but Cuellar's mother said she witnessed the shooting and the gun remained at his side.
Victim's Name: Cesar Cuellar Jr.
Agency Responsible: Laredo Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 9, 2015
County: Webb
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 991
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban